Forrest Gump vs Infinitely Polar Bear

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Infinitely Polar Bear). Infinitely Polar Bear is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2014). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS Infinitely Polar Bear posterInfinitely Polar Bear2014
Forrest GumpInfinitely Polar Bear
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.6/10
Year19942014
Length2h 22m1h 27m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisMaya Forbes
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganAshley Aufderheide, Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldaña, Chris Papavasiliou, William Xifaras

Synopsis

Forrest Gump

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Infinitely Polar Bear

A manic-depressive mess of a father tries to win back his wife by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don't make the overwhelming task any easier.

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